Pharmaceutical Manufacturers threaten to withdraw supply to health facilities
The Chamber of Pharmacy Ghana and the Pharmaceutical Manufacturers Association of Ghana have threatened to withdraw supply of pharmaceutical services to health facilities if government does not resolve the recent challenges that have characterized import clearance at the ports. A statement from the Association signed by its Chairman, Harrison Abutiate expressed concern about the cumbersome […]
Stakeholders push for adjustments to Ghana Beyond Aid Policy
Government is holding a forum to collate views on how it can implement the Ghana Beyond Aid Agenda despite the devastating impact of COVID-19 on the Economy. Participating in the forum are the Clergy, Business Community, Trades Union Congress and Student Representatives. Speakers at the Forum who made a case for the feasibility of Ghana […]
Government gives clearance for public universities to recruit staff
Government has given clearance for public universities to recruit six thousand teaching and non-teaching staff. The granting of the financial clearance is to address human capacity challenges facing public universities. President Akufo- Addo announced this when he met Vice Chancellors of both public and private universities at the Jubilee House in Accra. The President also […]
Agriculture Development Bank supports Poultry industry with GHC 23m
The Agriculture Development Bank, ADB has allocated 23 million cedis to support the Poultry industry to increase the production of broilers. The money which would be distributed among Poultry Farmers in some selected Regions is on pilot basis. Some industry players however feel the support is misplaced as the money is insufficient and also not […]
Road traffic accidents decline in first five months of 2020
The National Road Safety Authority says road traffic crashes and its resultant fatalities and injuries have declined in the first five months of the year 2020. Provisional statistics on road traffic crashes from January to May, 2020 indicates that a total of 5,465 crashes involving 9,163 vehicles were recorded resulting in 958 incidents of pedestrian […]
NDC amends EC new voters register argument
The NDC has withdrawn its case at the Supreme Court questioning the power of the Electoral Commission to compile a new Voters’ Register. This follows a directive from the Supreme Court for the Party to make a choice between which of the two reliefs they wanted a decision on. Lawyer for the NDC, Godwin Tamakloe, opted for […]
Wearing a face mask and glasses at the same time – Tips to avoid fogging
If you wear glasses, you’ve likely discovered that wearing a face mask and glasses at the same time fogs up lenses due to breathing. That’s not exactly ideal for navigating while staying safe amid the COVID-19 crisis. Foggy glasses are a major inconvenience for as long as wearing a mask in public is required. If […]
Noguchi tests herbal medicines for COVID-19 treatment
The Noguchi Memorial Institute for Medical Research (NMIMR) of the University of Ghana has indicated that it has received a number of local herbal medicines which are being considered for the possible treatment of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19). The Director of the NMIMR, Professor Abraham Kwabena Annan, told the Daily Graphic that the institute had […]
Ghana’s Parliament condemns death of George Floyd, calls for justice
Ghana’s Parliament has condemned the death of George Floyd and called for justice. The Members of Parliament who were contributing to the statement on the Floor of Parliament made by MP for North Tongu and the Minority Spokesperson on Foreign Affairs, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, in condemnation of the death of George Floyd said they were […]
GJA charges GBC to ensure level playing field for all political parties
The Ghana Journalist Association (GJA) has asked the Ghana Broadcasting Corporation to help ensure professionalism during the 2020 Election. Speaking at a courtesy call on Board of the Corporation, the President of the GJA, Roland Affail Monney said a lot is expected of the State Broadcaster for a free and fair General Election. Mr. Monney urged the GBC to […]
